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Blair McMillen

Blair McMillen has established himself as one of the most sought-after and versatile pianists today. His repertoire spans from late-medieval keyboard manuscripts to the 21st century. Recent performances include solo appearances with the American Symphony Orchestra, the Albany Symphony/Dogs of Desire, Miller Theatre’s 15th-anniversary “Piano Revolution,” Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Caramoor, CalArts, the Institute for Advanced Study, and “Music for the New Century” at Columbia University.

Mr. McMillen recently made his Carnegie Hall debut as soloist, under the baton of David Robertson. His first CD “Soundings;” featuring music of Debussy, Scriabin, Liszt, and Bolcom; was released to wide critical acclaim. Other recent solo recordings include “Powerhouse Pianists” on Lumiere, “Concert Music of Fred Hersch” on Naxos, and “Multiplicities: Born in ‘38” on Centaur.

Dedicated to new and groundbreaking projects, Blair McMillen is intensely committed to performing the music of today. He has premiered hundreds of pieces, and constantly works with both established and emerging composers in commissioning new works for the piano. Pianist for the Naumburg Award-winning Da Capo Chamber Players; Mr. McMillen plays regularly with the downtown-NYC based Avian Orchestra, St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble, the Locrian Chamber Players, and the American Modern Ensemble, among others. An active educator, improviser, and self-taught jazz pianist, he serves on the faculty at Bard College and Conservatory.

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